The epicenter of Sonoma Coast dining...the River's End is located in the quaint village of Jenner by the Sea about 20 minutes north of Bodega Bay. The restaurant is set on a bluff overlooking the Russian River spill into the Pacific Ocean. During lunch you can watch the Osprey dive in the river for fish or the harbor seals frolic at riverside. Dinner time is all about the sunset ... the show is worth the visit. Fortunately, the restaurant chefs and service staff aim to outdo the natural surroundings. The kitchen prepares California cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. Chef Martin Recoder prepares menus that are changing with the seasons and delight the heart. The service staff is led by Maitre d'/Owner Bert Rangel, who has owned and managed the restaurant for over 10 years. The Chef in the Redwood Bar is talented Patrick Keane. Trained at the French Culinary Institute, Patrick utilizes the freshest ingredients and classic techniques to create truly “Artisanal Cocktails”.

The restaurant has a very special setup with panoramic windows all around. Stunning sunsets can be experienced if you time your dinner right. The food was very good. I had the duck, my wife had homemade pasta with a truffle sauce and shrimp. Both were excellent, as were the oisters. Our server was super friendly. All around a great experience.

The River’s End was a bit disappointing because the quality of the food was not the same as we remembered it from years back. Also the inside of the restaurant was not as quaint as it used to be. My seafood chef’s salad had a small amount of crab, bay shrimp (should be prawns) and bay scallops ( should be sea scallops) for the price we paid for the dish. As a high end restaurant we would expect higher quality seafood. The view from the restaurant is a killer view of the ocean and where the Russian River flows out. Though slightly disappointed, the food is organic and decent and as there are not a lot of restaurants along the Sonoma last from Bodega Bay to Jenner,it is one that I would still recommend for the view.

My husband & I had an amazing meal here! We did the crab menu with wine pairing and it was fantastic! Everything was delicious & beautifully presented and the wine pairings were spot on! Great value, easily as good or better than many fancy walks I’ve had in SF, but with a very chill, casual vibe. Definitely recommend!

River's End has become our go to spot for special occasions. We have found the food very good with a wide range of local selections, but we are really here for the ambiance and the Russian River, Pacific Ocean sunset views, and quiet setting. Servers are knowledgeable about dining choices, prompt, efficient and unobtrusive. Parking can be a problem, as the site is right on a blind curve of highway 1, and spaces are limited, so arrive early and be careful!

sensational food ... many items from local suppliersappetizers, main courses and deserts are beautifully preparedoutstanding service (some staff members have been there for over 20 years)rain, fog or shine, the view is always memorablethe owner "Bert Rangel" knows how to make guest feel welcome and well taken care of!by far my MOST FAVORITE RESTAURANT North of the Golden Gate Bridge

Get there well before sunset to really enjoy the views. The parking is limited but the food, service and ambiance is worth the drive. Be sure to make reservations too. We went on a Tuesday before sunset and were glad we had made reservations as they were already packed by 5:15. This is a fairly small restaurant but the kitchen turns out interesting and delicious dishes.

The view was amazing. It was our annivarsry and it was perfect. We had the crab tasting and it was a total dinning experience. We also had a bottle of breathless Rose which our servers recommend and it was wonderful. Service helped us decide in our port which top off the evening. Rivers Edge is a must do.

Ideal location over looking the ocean and seeing the sunset. Menu was limited in selection. The seasonal special was crab 5 course. Portions were small but good tasting sauces. Price was $84 per person plus tip and any drinks.

We asked for and received a table next to a window from which to watch the spectacular sunset. Depending on the time of year, this may result in an early dinner, but the light show is well worth it. The restaurant is lovely, the staff is welcoming and the food is very good and well presented. We chose River's End to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and were delighted by the experience. Highly recommended.

Bill and I loved coming here! Its been quite a while since we had been here. The view was magnificent with quite dramatic skies that evening. Our waitress was quite professional and friendly at the same time...and the food was beautifully prepared and quite delicious!

We have been there a few times before and it’s always great. Last night was probably my favorite visit yet. Everything was perfect. Service was great, food was great and the sunset was incredible. Perfect night.

Enjoyed the Crab Feast tasting menu with wine pairings. Food tasty and most wines hit the mark. Not worth trying to arrive for sunset dinner as bar folks stand on the deck blocking views and parking is at a minimum. Wait till sun sets in winter to eat.

Our server Sarah was especially kind! I had an upset stomach and she brought me a bitter from the bar which helped right away! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. What a very special evening we had!